Catholic moral theologians concerned by claims U.S., Iran struck civilian infrastructure
Iran and the United States have faced accusations of strikes on civilian infrastructure and have explicitly threatened attacks on civilian infrastructure going forward, prompting concerns from Catholic moral theologians. “I…
Abortion count rises as women turn to chemical abortions, per new data
The U.S. abortion count continues to rise even as travel abortions decrease, a recent study found. The Guttmacher Institute, a data group that openly supports abortion access, documented a decrease…
Vatican weighing papal trip to Ukraine
The Vatican will study the conditions needed for a possible trip by Pope Leo XIV to Ukraine, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher said following a six-day pastoral and diplomatic mission to…
7 Crookston, Minnesota, parishes to lose Sunday Masses in reorganization plan citing priest shortage
The Diocese of Crookston in Minnesota announced that seven parishes will cease celebrating Sunday Mass in the coming months due to factors including a shortage of priests, lack of young…
Missouri bishops warn elimination of state income tax could burden lower-income residents
Missouri’s Catholic bishops are urging state voters to consider “justice and equity” ahead of a state vote that may eliminate personal income tax there, with the prelates warning that such…
Priest who fled Nicaragua prays daily for God to free country from ‘cruel regime’
With his hope placed in Jesus Christ and a longing to see his homeland free one day, a Nicaraguan priest carries out his ministry in Costa Rica, the country to…
U.S. bishops tighten funeral policies after growth of ‘irregular practices’
Several U.S. bishops in recent months have tightened diocesan funeral policies, emphasizing stricter adherence to the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) amid evolving popular practices at funerals that depart from…
Summer advice from Pope Leo XIV: Don’t forget the less fortunate
In response to a question about summer advice, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of remembering those most in need during the holidays. The question and answer were both published…
Dicastery for Bishops prefect discusses selection of new bishops, challenges they face
The prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Archbishop Filippo Iannone, explained the fundamental qualities sought when selecting candidates for the episcopate. In a recent interview with the Croatian Catholic weekly…
Vatican denies Marko Rupnik has been acquitted
The Vatican on July 22 denied reports circulating on blogs and social media that Father Marko Rupnik, the former Jesuit accused by several women religious of sexual abuse, had been…
Pope Leo XIV names another Chinese bishop under Vatican-Beijing agreement
Pope Leo XIV has appointed another Chinese bishop under the agreement on episcopal appointments reached between the Holy See and authorities in Beijing during the pontificate of Pope Francis. Father…
Pope Leo XIV visits sanctuary dedicated to the Trinity near Rome
Pope Leo XIV has made another visit to a pilgrimage site while on vacation at Castel Gandolfo in Italy, stopping at the Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity in Vallepietra.…